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On-farm and training

Numerous rewarding career opportunities exist in sheep and beef farming and the broader red meat sector. Whether you're seeking your initial job, exploring training options or are in current …
Factsheet

Trace element nutrition of cattle

Trace element deficiencies can be prevented by monitoring the trace element status of any target livestock class and supplementing if necessary. Ongoing monitoring is needed to ensure the …
Factsheet

Guidance on extreme dry management

This factsheet provides help and guidance on managing the effects of extreme dry, focusing particularly on feed requirements. It includes top line advice on the main factors to consider, plus …
Factsheet

Greenhouse gas management and mitigation for sheep and beef farmers

You can find out more about regulations and policies around climate change, how they affect farmers and how Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) is helping you navigate them on the B+LNZ website …
Freshwater

Our sector is committed to improving our waterways and sheep and beef farmers have done a huge amount of work to protect and enhance freshwater health. We work to help farmers achieve positive …
Price trend graphs

Here you'll find more than 10 years of farmgate data showing the average and annual monthly prices for YM lamb, all-grades lamb, mutton, steer, heifer, cow and bull meat – as well as the annual dairy …
User guide

Use Google My Maps to map your farm

Google My Maps is an easy to use free tool for creating maps for your farm plan and measuring distances and areas. You can also use the tool to record work done on the property and plans for the …
Factsheet

Soil characteristics important to management

Farmers should be familiar with several soil characteristics if they are to manage their soil effectively. Key soil attributes include texture, structure, porosity, water-holding capacity, drainage …
Factsheet

Broadleaf weed control in emerging Subterranean Clover

One way to achieve a high sub clover content pasture is to establish a pure sward and then allow it to set seed. Grass (e.g. cocksfoot) can be overdrilled the following autumn. However, sub clover is …
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Animal welfare resources

B+LNZ has a number of resources that relate to animal welfare, and the key ones are listed here. For more information, search on the B+LNZ Knowledge …